STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Dead Set on Destruction has a quote on its MySpace that says "Drink. Dance. Repeat." This is appropriate, considering the rock band's new demos like "Bloody Noses Dead Sparrows" include not only simmering harmonies and clap-tracks, but thudding beats and punk riffs built for physical recklessness.

Dead Set will play with groups cut from the same hard rock cloth, The Heavenly Tenants and The Great Unwashed, Dec. 26 at Martini Red, and it should be a post-Christmas outing designed to work off all that turkey and stuffing. When: The music starts 9 p.m. Where: 372 Van Duzer St., Stapleton. Admission: Free. More information: Call 718-442-0660, visit Martini-Red.com, MySpace.com/deadsetondestruction.

Jeff "Enrage" Altieri

THE RETURN OF ENRAGE
Didn't they just reunite like two years ago? Enrage keeps coming back for more -- sort of like Cher but way, way more metal (though she should get points for the 1980s leather thigh-highs era).

This time the band of metal maniacs, led by promoter Jeff Altieri, will enlist the help of younger bands from the scene like The Pragmatics, Kids Carry Germs, Born Ready, Reason Enough and System Torture to melt your face Dec. 27 at Martini Red. Retaining a good little fan base even though it was most active in the 1980s and 90s, Enrage has recorded a new CD as well, but it's not quite ready for the show. You know what that means: Another reunion show soon! When: 7 p.m. Dec. 27. Admission: $10. More information: Call 718-442-0660, visit Martini-Red.com, MySpace.com/enrageshaolinthelandofkings.